If you're looking for accessible pediatric and primary care and a responsive team in Columbia, then look no further. Our main goal is to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients by providing exceptional health care and compassionate service to the families we serve.

At EC Primary Care Physicians, we offer a full range of pediatric and primary care services. Our caring team is committed to providing quality service in a comfortable, safe office setting where children and adults can feel at ease.

We invite you to take a few moments to browse our website and familiarize yourself with our practice. We hope that it will serve as a valuable resource for you. You'll find all of the helpful information you need about our practice including doctor bios, service details, directions to our Columbia office and new patient forms.

EC Primary Care Physicians looks forward to working with you to deliver you to a path of optimal health and wellness. We can assure you that you'll feel confident in our ability to not only meet, but exceed, all of your expectations.

For questions or to schedule a visit, please feel free to contact our office today!

Meet Your Providers

Dr. Nadeem Hashmi, MD FAAP

Pediatrician

Dr. Nadeem Hashmi is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. He is an active member of American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Hashmi completed his residency and fellowship from the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He has many years of experience in Pediatrics and Neonatology, the care of sick and premature newborns. He is affiliated with Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD and other local hospitals.

Dr. Zeenat Hashmi, MD AAFP

Family Medicine

Dr. Zeenat Hashmi is a board-certified and an active member of the American Academy of Family Medicine. She has been setting the highest standards of excellence in medical care for several years. Dr. Hashmi completed her post-graduate residency in Family Medicine at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Although Dr. Hashmi provides complete healthcare services to both men and women, she also has a special interest in women's health.

Varinder Kumar, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. Varinder Kumar is a physician specializing in Family Medicine. He studied at the Saba University of Medicine, completing his residency in Queens, New York at the Jamaica Hospital Center-- an affiliate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He has vast experience in dealing with a range of medical problems in an outpatient setting. His pleasant personality is appreciated by all his patients.

Suzanne Castner, PA-C

Pediatrics and Family Medicine

Ms. Suzanne Castner is a certified Physician Assistant (PA). She completed her Master's in Medical Science at Yale University's Physician Associate Program. Ms. Castner has a strong background in counseling and understands that mutual respect between patient and provider is essential to care. She has a special interest in preventative care, and provides complete healthcare services to adults and children.